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Vox AC15 HW1 Hand Wired Combo Guitar Amplifier
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The VOX AC15 HW1 is a great amp for those serious about playing, with a rich, warm sound and plenty of headroom. It has a unique design that is easy to use and maintain, and the bright switch on the normal channel is like night and day. It also has a variety of tone options and is a great value for the price.
There may never have been an amp boasting such a lofty and pure sound in the entire history of Vox. The Vox AC15 HW1 amp relies on the painstaking technique of turret board hand-wiring - a method requiring a high level of skill and craftsmanship - is used, resulting in wiring that's beautiful in its artistry, ensuring an efficient signal path with minima…
There may never have been an amp boasting such a lofty and pure sound in the entire history of Vox. The Vox AC15 HW1 amp relies on the painstaking technique of turret board hand-wiring - a method requiring a high level of skill and craftsmanship - is used, resulting in wiring that's beautiful in its artistry, ensuring an efficient signal path with minimal loss and no restriction in amplitude. In the Hand Wired Series, tubes, transformers, speakers, chassis, and custom parts all join together in an ideal state to deliver the richest and most powerful sonic experience - the ultimate amp. Not bound by tradition, the Vox AC15 HW1 amp also provides a variety of new functions that keep pace with the needs of today's artists. Offering a rich variety of tonal shadings and a broad model lineup, the enormous potential of the Vox Hand Wired Series will reveal itself in any musical scenario. Vox AC15 HW1 Guitar Combo Amplifier Features Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes for extended dynamic range 12AX7 preamp tubes (x3); EL84 Duet EZ81 rectifier Traditional Vox two-channel design; Top Boost and Normal. High and Low inputs for each channel The clean-sounding Normal channel provides an additional Bright switch for increased brilliance Top Boost channel Hot/Cool switch to achieve even more gain (Includes VFS-1 footswitch) MV/BYPASS switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section OP mode switch cut the amp's Output Power level in half 12 inch Celestion Greenback Speaker Constructed for ideal sound and power Turret board hand-wired amps are every amp designer's ideal and every guitarist's dream, representing the ultimate in amplifier construction. Hand-wired amps are assembled entirely by hand, requiring staggering levels of technical expertise and care; and as such are often exclusive to today's limited productions or high-end models. The Vox AC15 HW1 pairs these demanding methods with rigorously-selected custom parts. These premium components are wired with a truly artistic degree of perfection. The result is that the subtle nuances of the guitarist's touch, the guitar's audio signature, and the natural character of the vacuum tubes are passed with perfect transparency to the speakers. True all-tube design The Vox Hand Wired Series is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The preamp uses three classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes. Depending on the amplifier wattage, the power stage uses either a quartet (AC30 models) or a duet (AC15 models) of EL84 tubes. The Vox Hand Wired Series use a tube rectifier. The AC30 models feature a GZ34 rectifier tube; while the AC15 models use an EZ81 tube. These three elements, when combined, provide the vibrant, organic and unmistakable tone that is the heart of the classic Vox sound. Two-channel design: Top Boost and Normal The Vox AC15 HW1 amp preserves the traditional Vox two-channel design, providing a Top Boost channel and a Normal channel. True to form, the Top Boost channel delivers the legendary AC30 sound with a fully interactive tone stack. Vox has also added a new and unique Hot/Cool switch. The Cool setting produces the orthodox Top Boost sound, while the HOT setting bypasses the tone circuitry altogether to create a more pure sound to achieve richer gain. A VFS1 footswitch is included with your Vox Hand Wired Series amp, so you can quickly change between Cool and Hot, right at those moments when you need an extra dose of drive. The controls for the Normal channel consist simply of a volume knob, giving you a cleaner and more natural tube sound. In addition, this channel offers a Bright switch that, when engaged, adds emphasis to the upper harmonics of the tone. Meets the challenge of todays broader tonal palette The traditional, inimitable sound of the legendary AC30 and AC15 continues to fascinate the guitarists of today. Many modern players have viewed this timeless design and desired more up-to-date options. While continuing to preserve the classic AC30/AC15's sonic character, the Vox Hand-Wired Series offers the flexibility to meet the sound-creating requirements of a broad range of scenes and styles. The addition of a Master Volume and an Output Power (OP) mode switch lets you change the power amp's output level, delivering more detailed control over the gain/volume relationship, in turn providing more control over your sound. Despite being decked out in the retro-style fawn-colored vinyl suggestive of a 1960 era AC30, these amps are not mere nostalgia products - they are definitely designed for today's music scene. Old School Master Volume bypass </st
Review summary
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The VOX AC15 HW1 is a great amp for those serious about playing, with a rich, warm sound and plenty of headroom. It has a unique design that is easy to use and maintain, and the bright switch on the normal channel is like night and day. It also has a variety of tone options and is a great value for the price.
Pros
- Rich, warm bass
- Exceptionally clear top end
- Plenty of headroom
- Tight screw connections
- Great for various playing styles
Cons
- May require tone cuts for some
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There may never have been an amp boasting such a lofty and pure sound in the entire history of Vox. The Vox AC15 HW1 amp relies on the painstaking technique of turret board hand-wiring - a method requiring a high level of skill and craftsmanship - is used, resulting in wiring that's beautiful in its artistry, ensuring an efficient signal path with minimal loss and no restriction in amplitude. In the Hand Wired Series, tubes, transformers, speakers, chassis, and custom parts all join together in an ideal state to deliver the richest and most powerful sonic experience - the ultimate amp. Not bound by tradition, the Vox AC15 HW1 amp also provides a variety of new functions that keep pace with the needs of today's artists. Offering a rich variety of tonal shadings and a broad model lineup, the enormous potential of the Vox Hand Wired Series will reveal itself in any musical scenario. Vox AC15 HW1 Guitar Combo Amplifier Features Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes for extended dynamic range 12AX7 preamp tubes (x3); EL84 Duet EZ81 rectifier Traditional Vox two-channel design; Top Boost and Normal. High and Low inputs for each channel The clean-sounding Normal channel provides an additional Bright switch for increased brilliance Top Boost channel Hot/Cool switch to achieve even more gain (Includes VFS-1 footswitch) MV/BYPASS switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section OP mode switch cut the amp's Output Power level in half 12 inch Celestion Greenback Speaker Constructed for ideal sound and power Turret board hand-wired amps are every amp designer's ideal and every guitarist's dream, representing the ultimate in amplifier construction. Hand-wired amps are assembled entirely by hand, requiring staggering levels of technical expertise and care; and as such are often exclusive to today's limited productions or high-end models. The Vox AC15 HW1 pairs these demanding methods with rigorously-selected custom parts. These premium components are wired with a truly artistic degree of perfection. The result is that the subtle nuances of the guitarist's touch, the guitar's audio signature, and the natural character of the vacuum tubes are passed with perfect transparency to the speakers. True all-tube design The Vox Hand Wired Series is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The preamp uses three classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes. Depending on the amplifier wattage, the power stage uses either a quartet (AC30 models) or a duet (AC15 models) of EL84 tubes. The Vox Hand Wired Series use a tube rectifier. The AC30 models feature a GZ34 rectifier tube; while the AC15 models use an EZ81 tube. These three elements, when combined, provide the vibrant, organic and unmistakable tone that is the heart of the classic Vox sound. Two-channel design: Top Boost and Normal The Vox AC15 HW1 amp preserves the traditional Vox two-channel design, providing a Top Boost channel and a Normal channel. True to form, the Top Boost channel delivers the legendary AC30 sound with a fully interactive tone stack. Vox has also added a new and unique Hot/Cool switch. The Cool setting produces the orthodox Top Boost sound, while the HOT setting bypasses the tone circuitry altogether to create a more pure sound to achieve richer gain. A VFS1 footswitch is included with your Vox Hand Wired Series amp, so you can quickly change between Cool and Hot, right at those moments when you need an extra dose of drive. The controls for the Normal channel consist simply of a volume knob, giving you a cleaner and more natural tube sound. In addition, this channel offers a Bright switch that, when engaged, adds emphasis to the upper harmonics of the tone. Meets the challenge of todays broader tonal palette The traditional, inimitable sound of the legendary AC30 and AC15 continues to fascinate the guitarists of today. Many modern players have viewed this timeless design and desired more up-to-date options. While continuing to preserve the classic AC30/AC15's sonic character, the Vox Hand-Wired Series offers the flexibility to meet the sound-creating requirements of a broad range of scenes and styles. The addition of a Master Volume and an Output Power (OP) mode switch lets you change the power amp's output level, delivering more detailed control over the gain/volume relationship, in turn providing more control over your sound. Despite being decked out in the retro-style fawn-colored vinyl suggestive of a 1960 era AC30, these amps are not mere nostalgia products - they are definitely designed for today's music scene. Old School Master Volume bypass </st
Specifications
| Type | Combo Guitar Amplifier |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Item Model Number | Ac15 Hw1 |